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Youth Suicide: A Review

Authors :
Gould, Madelyn S.
Greenberg, T
Velting, Drew M.
Source :
Prevention Researcher. Sep 2006 13(3):3-7.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Following a comprehensive review of the research literature on youth suicide, the authors discuss the rates and patterns of completed suicides and suicide attempts. The state of research on potential risk and protective factors is also reviewed, covering personal characteristics, family characteristics, adverse life circumstances, and socioenvironmental and contextual factors. (Contains 2 tables.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1086-4385
Volume :
13
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Prevention Researcher
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ793215
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Evaluative